Warner Music Group Corp. named Max Lousada CEO of Recorded Music for the company, effective Oct. 1.

In this position, Lousada will lead Warner Music Group's global Recorded Music operations, including Atlantic, Warner Bros., Parlophone, Warner Music Nashville, Global Catalog/Rhino and Warner Classics, as well as WMG's international Recorded Music affiliates and WMG's Artist & Label Services divisions, WEA and ADA, the company said April 5.

Currently, Lousada serves as chairman and CEO of Warner Music U.K.